Not From Around Here? Trying A Case As An Out-Of-Towner

March 20, 2017, 10:12 AM EDT

Law360, New York (March 20, 2017, 10:12 AM EDT) -- William Oxley

Meghan Rohling Kelly
Trying a case outside of your home jurisdiction presents unique challenges. The normal complexities of preparing for trial are magnified when you also need to familiarize yourself with new substantive and procedural rules and adapt to an unfamiliar environment. Here are four suggestions to handle those challenges.

Work With Great Local Counsel

Partnering with great local counsel is critical when you are trying a case outside your home jurisdiction. Being associated with a firm and attorneys who are known, and respected,...